COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST -- North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC). The NCACC is seeking candidates for the position of Communications Specialist. The Association is one of the most successful and active statewide local government associations in the nation and was established for the betterment of the 100 county governments in North Carolina. The successful candidate is expected to produce and design layouts for various publications, targeted brochures, handouts and newsletters. This person must be able to write, edit and proofread, as well as take and prepare photos for publication. The candidate will be expected to manage all aspects of the NCACC’s display and classified ads process, including dealing with vendors and customers and collecting and accounting for the generated revenues. This individual will also be responsible for producing and posting content, photos and graphic for the NCACC website and the Association’s social media outlets.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field, supplemented by 3 years’ previous experience and/or training that includes writing stories, photography, layout, design, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some familiarity with local governments in North Carolina is preferred. Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

Please fax a cover letter, resume, three writing samples and one design sample to 919-715-2121. Please indicate position title in the subject.

Deadline: Open until filled. EOE

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & MEMBER RELATIONS -- N.C. LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES. The League is initiating the recruitment process for the following position as part of the Senior Leadership Team. The purpose of this position is to design, develop, implement and sustain the overall strategy for media and public relations, issue communication, marketing communication, general internal communications and overall Member Relations strategy. Role will collaborate with the Executive Director and senior leadership team in the development of communications strategies that promote the League’s membership agenda. Anyone who meets the requirements and is interested in being considered for this position should submit resume and three - five work samples as part of the initial application process to jobs@nclm.org.

Minimum Qualifications: BS degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Affairs, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred with specialization in Marketing Communications or Public Affairs); Eight to ten years of public relations and/or media relations experience in government, not-for-profit, or private sector organization with minimum of 4 – 6 years working in or with the public or non-profit sector, particularly local governments. Requires excellent written, verbal and media savvy communication skills including ability to direct messages to and interface with multiple internal and external audiences; Ability to assess situations, assemble coalitions and build support for ideas to influence behavior in leading strategic League initiatives. Have excellent Leadership skills including provision of dynamic work environment, strategic direction/vision alignment, direction for team members and developmental activities. Also encourage and empower others to act as team players.

Deadline: Open until filled. To view the entire job description, please visit the N.C. League of Municipalities website.